New Delhi, Sep 14: A partial solar eclipse will occur at the Moon’s descending node of orbit on Sunday, September 21, 2025 and as per NASA, it is the last eclipse of 2025.

When does solar eclipse occurs?
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the sun for a viewer on Earth.

According to NASA, this partial solar eclipse will primarily be visible in the Southern Hemisphere – Australia, Antarctica, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean.

Timing
According to EarthSky.org, the partial eclipse starts at sunrise at 17:29 UTC (Universal Time Coordinated is 5 hours and 30 minutes behind India Standard Time). The partial eclipse remains visible through 21:53 UTC when the shadow leaves Earth... the maximum eclipse is at 19:41 UTC when 85 percent of the sun will be hidden behind the moon.

However, India won't witness the Surya Grahan on September 21. Since the eclipse won't be visible in India, there will be no Sutak period or ritual restrictions on September 21.

However, some people may still choose to observe symbolic practices for spiritual purity during the eclipse time.